Why the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire is failing

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Ronny P SasmitaDecember 14, 2025 at 02:15 PM

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A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, endorsed at the ASEAN summit in December 2025 and witnessed by international leaders, has failed. Renewed fighting along the disputed border, including Thai air strikes, highlights the fragility of the truce. The agreement, intended to halt hostilities and scale down troop deployments, did not address the underlying causes of the conflict, such as unsettled borders and historical claims. Both governments initially signaled calm to foreign investors under global scrutiny. However, mutual suspicions and unresolved issues within their security establishments undermined the ceasefire's effectiveness. The article suggests a new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed to resolve the enduring territorial dispute.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Donald Trump 40% Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ×260% Cambodia ×570% Thailand ×680%

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thailand-cambodia conflict 100% ceasefire 90% territorial dispute 80% asean 70% border security 60% enforcement mechanism 50% political breakthrough 50% historical claims 40%